Messi back in starting lineup, scores in Miami win

MLS: Lionel Messi Scores With Sublime Touch As Inter Miami Down Atlanta United

Lionel Messi scored as Inter Miami rallied to a 2-1 win over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer.

Messi back in starting lineup, scores in Miami win

Substitute Fafà Picault scored for Inter Miami CF in the 89th minute, and Lionel Messi scored for the first time in the MLS regular season in a dramatic, late 2-1 victory at Atlanta United FC on Sunday.

Messi scores his first goal of MLS 2025 season against Atlanta United

This was his first start in the league after not featuring in the squad against Houston Dynamos and being an unused substitute in its previous game against Charlotte.

MLS Table: Union lose 1st Place to Messi and Inter Miami after Historic Start – Philly Sports

Alongside other positions, Major League Soccer had a major reshuffling at the summit of the league table as power changed hands from the unlucky Union to the Herons, who have now begun defending the Supporters’ Shield. It was a tragic day at the office for Bradley Carnell, who led his Philadelphia team into their first loss of the season. Image Credit: Philadelphia Union A Sunday Shakeup in MLS's Eastern Conference On Sunday afternoon, Philly we…

Lionel Messi shone on the field when he scored an impressive goal in the match in which Inter Miami beat Atlanta United in the MLS. The move drew comparisons with one of his memorable goals for Barcelona, when he overcame Bayern's defense in 2015, using a dribble that left defender Boateng followed by a cavadinha finish. With this victory, Inter Miami is taking the lead in the Eastern Conference, accumulating a total of ten points so far. Messi,…

Team of the Matchday: Messi, Luna make their mark in Matchday 4

The 2025 MLS season is officially in full swing with surprise teams finding form and household names reminding us of their star power for a place in the Matchday 4 Team of the Matchday presented by Audi.